Textiles
Gurung Bridal Ghumto
A hand-woven ceremonial headdress worn by Gurung brides, encoding clan lineage and village origin in its pattern work. This example was woven in Sikles using a technique now practiced by fewer than a dozen weavers.
Object Details
Period / Date
Mid-20th Century
Material
Wool, cotton thread, coral beads
Dimensions
58cm x 24cm
Provenance
Donated by the Gurung family of Sikles
